The Central City

Once we finished the tour of the garbage dump zone, we headed back to the school where we had lunch. With all the groceries we bought yesterday, we enjoyed a simple meal of pb & j sandwiches, chips, apples, and cookies.

Our next stop was the central square by the cathedral. We took a quick tour of the exterior of the cathedral, the executive branch building, and the fountain. Next we walked down the street to the former main post office. Now this beautiful building is a municipal school for the arts - painting, sculpture, music and dance. Our final stop of the afternoon was the cathedral interior which was now open.

The exterior of the cathedral.
The posts on the fence list the names of those killed or missing
during the long periods of unrest and violence in Guatemala.

The home of Guatemala's executive branch.

The old post office had a beautiful courtyard.
The art and music students sat around and in it eating their lunches.

The main altar of the cathedral.

The youth are enjoying playing euchre, talking, and journaling as they unwind from the day. Dinner will be in a few moments followed by evening reflection.

Until tomorrow!

~Jennifer